Nicklas Backstrom Breaks the Silence on His Health Issues in New Interview

Washington Capitals Center Nicklas Backstrom is back on the ice for informal skates before the official training camp. This looks to be the first normal start for him since the 2019-20 season. In recent years, he faced hip injuries and a delayed season due to the pandemic. Backstrom provided this update with Elliot Segal of Elliot in the Morning on Thursday morning .

Last season wasn't great for Backstrom. In 39 games, he scored only 21 points. The Capitals didn't perform as well overall when he last played, but having a healthy Backstrom will certainly help. Joining midseason is challenging, hence his excitement about starting the year in the training camp with the rest of his team. The Capitals' general manager, Brian MacLellan, remain cautiously optimistic about Backstrom's return.

Despite the concerns, Backstrom participated in Brynas's "Black and White" game and began skating in DC. The Capitals' training camp starts on September 20.